Sorry still no pix. Today we made it to the Cape of Good Hope, the point where the Indian Ocean meets the Atlantic Ocean, the tip of the African continent. – well not really, it seems that there is plenty of Africa South of the Cape. It also seems that the warm waters of the Indian Ocean only push this far West for part of the year, then the Atlantic pushes back for the other half. But as far as arbitrary dividing lines go, this one was pretty spectacular. The history is great but the views are breathtaking. Most of Cape Point is a nature preserve. We saw some different types of antelope as well as a troop of baboons. There were several babies as well hanging onto and climbing all over their moms.
We also stopped at the famed Boulders Beach to see their penguin colony. This was a bit of a let down because it had been hyped so much. The students were actually much closer to penguins when they were on Robben Island. Even so, the birds were cute.
We saw some beautiful views on our drive to the Cape Point. At Fish Hoek where we stopped for lunch, we even got a chance to dip our toes in the Indian Ocean. Fish Hoek is a small city in False Bay. False Bay is the largest bay on the African coast. While driving along the edge we stopped several times to watch whales playing about. Though our best whale sighting was on the Atlantic side.
We had stopped to take a boat out to Seal island – not the one from Air Jaws – but one covered in seals nonetheless. Just as the boat left the dock there was a whale in the water 30 yards from the boat. I have several pictures of the water where the whale had just been.
Our morning had begun with a trip to the top of Table Mountain. The wind was blowing steadily and the tablecloth as the clouds are known was sweeping right across the top of the mountain. It was a once in a lifetime experience – except of course for the tram operators who see it several times a day.
After a delicious meal in a Portugese restaurant we have officially called it a day. The students are practicing the books they will read from and donate to the 3rd grade in Langa Township tomorrow. Then it is off to bed.
We also stopped at the famed Boulders Beach to see their penguin colony. This was a bit of a let down because it had been hyped so much. The students were actually much closer to penguins when they were on Robben Island. Even so, the birds were cute.
We saw some beautiful views on our drive to the Cape Point. At Fish Hoek where we stopped for lunch, we even got a chance to dip our toes in the Indian Ocean. Fish Hoek is a small city in False Bay. False Bay is the largest bay on the African coast. While driving along the edge we stopped several times to watch whales playing about. Though our best whale sighting was on the Atlantic side.
We had stopped to take a boat out to Seal island – not the one from Air Jaws – but one covered in seals nonetheless. Just as the boat left the dock there was a whale in the water 30 yards from the boat. I have several pictures of the water where the whale had just been.
Our morning had begun with a trip to the top of Table Mountain. The wind was blowing steadily and the tablecloth as the clouds are known was sweeping right across the top of the mountain. It was a once in a lifetime experience – except of course for the tram operators who see it several times a day.
After a delicious meal in a Portugese restaurant we have officially called it a day. The students are practicing the books they will read from and donate to the 3rd grade in Langa Township tomorrow. Then it is off to bed.
1 comments:
Fascinating project. Having heard an account of your experience on Robben Island, one that left out a lot of important context, I had to read it for myself. Glad I did.
Encouraging that your generation is less insular and more adventurous about exploring the serious issues related to international policy.
Others are living vicariously through you, keep up the good work!
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